Title: Supervisor Traffic

State Role Title: Transport Opertns Manager I

Hiring Range: $47,828 - $77,721

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Staunton District Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you a highly motivated leader driven by innovation and career advancement?  VDOT's Traffic Supervisor it he job for you!

Job Duties

VDOT's Staunton District Traffic Engineering Maintenance section is seeking a highly qualified Traffic Supervisor to lead and support system operations by effectively participating in the maintenance and installation of pavement markings and pavement messages. As the qualified candidate you will be responsible for:

• Communication - Effectively communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions.
• Vehicle and Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance - Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Records Preparation & Management - Prepare and maintain program and project documentation.
• Emergency Operations - Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways.
• Safety - Identify proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
• Provide Leadership in Traffic Control Devices - Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD
• Leadership - Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs.
• Supervision - Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Knowledge of sign installation standards and material characteristics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to supervise others and provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi- skilled and manual laborers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the installation and maintenance of roadway signs (both metal and wood structures).
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, methods, procedures of specialized pavement marking equipment and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Skill in the installation of pavement messages and markings (thermo plastic and painted).
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools and light, medium and heavy duty equipment used for district operations.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in pavement marking, stripping and messaging operations.
• Flagger's Certification
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to complete reports and records, requiring business English and math.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

As defined by VDOT Department Memorandum (DM) Number: 17-1 – Emergency Operations and Traffic Management, VDOT is an emergency operation agency. As such, this job is essential to emergency response operations and expected to work in these situations. Report to work when called. Maintain communications with supervisor. Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting. Be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics which may be viewed at www.Virginiadot.org/about. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore please to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

Contact Information

Name: Ciara Diehl

Phone: (540)292-4079

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.